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More2do – open day on 27th May 2016

More2do are offering fun activities on weekends for young people with mild learning disabilities or ASD. They are holding an open day on Friday 27th May 2.30 – 4.30pm. At Waverley Cafe, Waverley Road Huddersfield. For more details please contact … Continue reading

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Batley Vintage Day 28th May 2016

A fantastic day of entertainment, dancing, classic cars and motorbikes, and people in Vintage dress. This year they even have a vintage ice-cream van and a vintage mobile hair salon! Not to mention a fly past by a Lancaster bomber, … Continue reading

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Tennis for all at Greenhead Park on 22nd June 2016

An inclusive tennis event is taking place at Greenhead park on 22nd June 2016 between 10am – 2pm, as part of Learning Disability Week. This is a great opportunity to try out tennis and learn some new skills. Inclusive tennis is about making … Continue reading

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Sports Wheelchair Movement Course for teachers & support staff

Wheelpower are running a free course on Tuesday 7th June 2016 at Newsome High School 3.30pm – 6pm. It is for anyone who supports wheelchair users within education. The aims of the course are for you to: Understand the underpinning … Continue reading

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Free courses for Carers in 2016

If you are a carer who looks after a family member, partner or friend in need of help because they are ill, frail, suffer from memory loss or have dementia, a disability, mental health problem or an alcohol or substance … Continue reading

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Huddersfield Examiner Charity Challenge 2016

The Examiner Charity Challenge 2016 is an opportunity for people to raise money for many different charities. Last year’s event raised over £11,000 and your challenge is to beat that figure. Whether you decide to enjoy our beautiful countryside walking, … Continue reading

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Activity sessions for young people with additional needs – Spring 2016

A number of fun and interesting activities are taking place this spring. Bumpy are running motorcycle and off-road driving sessions for young people with additional needs aged 8 – 19yrs.  Three sessions are running on Tuesday 31st May 2016. To … Continue reading

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Yoga sessions with Kirklees Visual Impairment Network

KVIN say ‘Yes to Yoga’ – new classes for blind and partially sighted people  KVIN are running yoga classes tailored to needs of blind/partially sighted people classes are funded by Morrisons. After a recent taster class one participant said ‘I … Continue reading

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Learning Disability Week events in Kirklees 20th – 26th June 2016

Learning Disability Week is  being celebrated between 20th – 26th June 2016.  Events and competitions are taking place, including: Inclusive Football event Picnic in Greenhead Park Award ceremony for outstanding achievement by people with learning disabilities Photography competition Awareness raising … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Music Club for children with hearing loss

Yorkshire Music Club welcome children and young people with any level of hearing loss to play music. Sessions are running throughout Spring and take place at the 1855 Building, Discovery Road, Halifax. Please click on the images below for more … Continue reading

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